Placer County plans to start charging for parking at two more lots in Kings Beach later this year.Â
They say, they could also raise rates at two additional lots after a 2024-2025 pilot program showed 'promising' results.Â
The county Board of Supervisors showed support this week for staff to start charging for parking at both the West End and Rainbow parking lots in Kings Beach beginning May 1, and introduced a change to the county’s parking ordinance that would allow that to occur. Staff also notified the Board of Supervisors that they planned to increase parking rates in 2026, consistent with prior board direction in March of 2025.
The board is expected to discuss changes to the parking ordinance - for final approval - at its next meeting. If adopted, the change would establish paid parking at both new locations from May 1 through Sept. 30. It would also allow staff to buy and install equipment, kiosks and signage for the two lots.
To help with parking demand, the program would implement a two-tier parking fee structure for the upcoming season. Daily rates at priority lots near Lake Tahoe, including Brook Avenue and Christmas Tree, would rise from $10 to $20, with a holiday rate of $40 per day. Secondary lots, including the new pay lots at West End and Rainbow Avenue, would charge $10 per day with a $20 holiday rate.
The ordinance would also make changes to the Brook Avenue parking lot. Based on public input, the county would add an additional 15-minute active loading and unloading space in front of the business located at 8515 Brook Avenue, complementing existing short-term parking zones.
You can get more information by going to the parking program webpage.
(Placer County contributed to this report.)
